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Gas
news
Mobile catering
van accident
waiting to
happen
By David Witenden, ESV Manager
Investigations
A non-compliant mobile catering vehicle
at Victoria Park Football Ground in Echuca
was recently inspected by ESV and
ordered to undergo a range of urgent
gas rectification work.
ESV inspectors were extremely concerned to
find the van was a non-approved installation and
the gas supply point (GSP) was located adjacent
to an operable window opening. In addition,
an outdoor barbecue and separate burner was
installed within the installation. Flex hose was used
as the fitting line from the GSP.
Inspectors placed the van within the
immediately dangerous installation category and
were concerned to find it had recently been in use.
ESV inspectors then checked two further
installations adjacent to the van and identified that
a 190 litre Fat Boy cylinder supplying LP Gas to
the main pavilion for hot water was leaking. ESV
isolated supply to this installation.
The second building and main clubrooms for
the local football team had no safety measures for
vehicular traffic surrounding the GSP. In addition,
the regulator was installed below the cylinder valve
with no chain support. ESV also isolated supply to
this installation.
ESV inspectors contacted ELGAS, the local
LP Gas retailer, which sent Goulburn Valley
Cylinder Testing to assist with the removal of
four 45kg cylinders.
The club president was also contacted and
attended the site that day to discuss concerns
with ESV before arranging a local plumber to
perform rectification works.
For further inquiries please contact the
Gas Technical Information line on 1800 652 563.
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